The puerperium - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Q: What is bladder exstrophy? - A: Bladder & related structure are turned inside out through an opening in the abdominal wall. Q: How long is mom bradycardic after birth? - A: The first two wks post-partum Q: How long is the true post-partum period? - A: May last between 9 & 12 months. Q: What are the nursing goals for the mother during puerperium? - A: Prevent hemorrhage, infection, & hypovolemic shock. Encourage bonding. Educate in self & infant care. Q: Where is the fundus located in th...

puerperium - Correct Answer-the time from the delivery of the placenta through approximately the first 6 weeks after the delivery Care of infants - Correct Answer-perinatal period) Care of children - Correct Answer-birth - young adulthood Care in settings - Correct Answer-birthing room, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or home Family centered Community centered Evidenced based challenging role for nurses - Correct Answer-Maternal and child health nursing is: All for Health ...

Midterm Exam: NFDN 2004 Maternity Nursing (Latest Update) Review with Questions and Verified Answers| Grade A| 100% Correct Q: What is the role of relaxin in pregnancy? Answer: Acts synergistically with progesterone to maintain pregnancy Q: How does relaxin affect the body during pregnancy? Answer: Causes relaxation of the pelvic ligaments and softens the cervix in preparation for birth Q: What is the function of the ductus venosus in fetal circulation? Answe...

OB N354 SDSU Exam 1 Questions with Correct Answers statistical data (2 major types) - Correct Answer descriptive: summarize data/facts inferential: determine or refute a relationship between two or more variables birth rate - Correct Answer number of live births per 1000 population infant mortality rate (IMR) - Correct Answer number of deaths before the first birthday per 1000 live births NMR + PNMR = infant mortality neonatal mortality rate (NMR) - Correct Answer number of deat...

Care of Mother, Child and Adolescent - Correct Answer-NCM 107 is? Promotion and Maintenance of Optimal Family Health - Correct Answer-Primary Goal of Maternal and Child Health Nursing A. Preconception of Health Care B. Care of women during the three trimesters of pregnancy and the puerperium C. Care of infants during the perinatal period D. Care of children from birth to late adolescent E. Care in a variety of hospital and home care settings - Correct Answer-Scope of practice 1. Fam...

OB-GYN Questions with 100% Correct Answers Oxygen crosses the placenta by a: pinocytosis b: facilitated diffusion c: simple diffusion d: active transport e: phgocytosis - Answer- c: simple diffusion Glucose crosses the placenta by a: facilitated diffusion b: simple diffusion c: active transport d: phagocytosis e: pinocytosis - Answer- a: facilitated diffusion Amino acids cross the placenta by a: facilitated diffusion b: active transport c: pinocyctosis d: simple diffusion e: ph...

The Puerperium - Correct Answer-The time during which the body adjusts both physically and psychologically having given birth. RETROGRESSIVE - Correct Answer-involution of the uterus and vagina PROGRESSIVE - Correct Answer-Production of milk and lactation Restoration of normal menstrual cycle Beginning of parenting Newborn Infants need Acceptance - Correct Answer-Sex, Appearance, Size Recognition by the country (vital registration system Mother's need Information/...

Puerperium Post partum, after the birth of the baby until the reproductive organs return to their normal nonpregnant state Uterine involution going from larger size (melon size back down to pear size and back down into pelvic cavity)...process of uterus contracting and shrinking back down in size, going to take days to weeks. Factors that retard uterine involution - Precipitous (really quick)or prolonged (because uterus is tired, working very hard and it is hard for muscle to keep working ) la...

1. A woman gave birth to an infant boy 10 hours ago. Where would the nurse expect to locate this woman's fundus? a. One centimeter above the umbilicus b. Two centimeters below the umbilicus c. Midway between the umbilicus and the symphysis pubis d. Nonpalpable abdominally - CORRECT ANSWERS ANS: A Within 12 hours after delivery the fundus may be approximately 1 cm above the umbilicus. The fundus descends about 1 to 2 cm every 24 hours. Within 12 hours after delivery the fundus may be ...

Primary Goal of MCN - Correct Answer-Promotion and maintenance of optimum family health FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACH - Correct Answer-focus of Maternal and Child Nursing care Enables nurses to better understand individuals and their effect on others, in turn to provide more holistic care. women and children - Correct Answer-Target population of 2020 Health Goals UN & WHO - Correct Answer-the two health authorities that established the millenium health goals - Correct Answer-focus of Mat...